victory
n. C / Un. the act of winning a game, a fight, or a competition. It is the moment you succeed against an opponent or a difficult challenge.
n. the act of defeating an opponent in a competition, battle, or struggle. Often used to describe a specific instance of success or a general state of triumph.
The team celebrated their first victory of the season.
After months of hard work, the small business achieved a major victory by winning the city contract.
The narrow electoral victory was seen as a mandate for reform, though critics argued the slim margin reflected a deeply divided and hesitant public.
Often used with the preposition 'over' to indicate the defeated party.
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snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
To suddenly lose a contest one seemed very likely to win, especially through mistakes or bad judgment.
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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
To suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.
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victory at sea
Ocean conditions that are very windblown and messy, possibly to the point of being inimical to surfing and other watersports.